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Canadian Rockies · 4 days / 3 nights

Vancouver round trip: Banff and Columbia Icefield

Four days and three nights round trip from Vancouver, including one night in Banff town, Rocky Mountain lakes, Banff Gondola and Columbia Icefield. See current departures or contact us for dates, seasonal activities and room-sharing offers.

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START & FINISHVancouver round trip · One night in Banff
PACEFour-day round trip with early starts and long drives
TRANSPORTATIONTour transport, with vehicle based on party size
ESTIMATED PRICEAsk for current pricingUSD per person · Multi-day hotel and cruise estimates usually assume double occupancy; airfare is usually separate

DAY BY DAY

A purpose to each day,
with the demanding parts made clear.

This is a representative rhythm for the journey. Cities, hotels, and sightseeing order may change by departure date. Before you decide, we review the final version with you point by point.

DAY 1

Vancouver → Kelowna → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Travel via Merritt to Kelowna, an icewine winery and Kalamalka Lake, then stay in Revelstoke or Salmon Arm. Winery and factory visits are part of the route; this is not advertised as a shopping-free tour.

DAY 2

Columbia Icefield → Banff

Pass Glacier and Mount Revelstoke national parks and travel toward Bow Lake and Waterfowl Lakes, then Columbia Icefield for the Ice Explorer and Skywalk when operating. Continue via Peyto Lake to Banff. A replacement route applies if the icefield is closed; confirm activities and any fare adjustment first. An optional Banff evening tour is $70/person.

DAY 3

Banff → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Visit the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake as operating conditions allow. Pass the Last Spike memorial and return to Revelstoke or Salmon Arm. Seasonal access and road restrictions affect Moraine Lake, especially late in the season. Meals are extra.

DAY 4

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → Kamloops → Vancouver

Visit a ginseng factory in Kamloops, then return via Hope and the Fraser Valley to Vancouver. Use the confirmed drop-off instructions; avoid a tight flight connection that evening.

WHAT THE PRICE COVERS

What is usually included,
and what is usually separate.

Suppliers and departures differ. Use this as a reading guide, not as a substitute for the final confirmation.

Usually included

✓ Tour transport for the listed four-day route

✓ Three nights in listed hotels or similar, including one in Banff town

✓ Reference tour fares include 5% GST

Usually separate

+ Attraction package, service fees and Canadian-dollar fuel surcharge

+ Meals, evening tour, seat reservations, some pickup charges, flights and personal spending

TRIP INQUIRY

For current departures and prices,
send your dates and party size.

Please also include children, older travelers, mobility needs, or room requests.

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